Young India Network for Good Health

Hospitality BizIndia Kerala, the Indian state with the highest per capita consumption of alcohol, is planning to raise the legal age for drinking by three years to 21. Alarmed by how teenagers are taking to alcohol, the state government earlier this week moved a Bill in ... < http://www.hospitalitybizindi a.com/detailNews.aspx?aid= 16872&sid=1 >

Nada India presents Tobacco Control: Surrogate Advertising 31 May 2013 Every year, on 31 May, WHO and partners everywhere mark World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death globally and is currently responsible for killing one in in 10 adults worldwide. Mr.Suneel Vatsyayan, chairman ,Nada India Foundation was invited to join a live discussion on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day 31st May by Loksabha Television (Indian Parliament National Channel). The theme for World No Tobacco Day 2013 is: Ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. The program was Lokmanch, other panelist were Dr Dhirendra N Sinha Regional Adviser Surveillance, (Tobacco Control)World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia ,Dr.P.K.Julka All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Mr.Mukesh Kejeriwal senior correspondent Jagran,...

Daily News & Analysis Changing lifestyles, work and migration patterns in Maharashtra's tier II cities has reflected in its liquor consumption with Pune topping the state in sales of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) while Thane takes the lead in beer sales. Experts point ... < http://www.dnaindia.com/mumba i/1845569/report-pune-thane- drink-mumbai-under-the-table >

Ten Questions Every Parent Should Ask their Child's School about how they handle address tobacco ,drugs and alcohol: 1. What does the school do to keep tobacco, alcohol and drugs off school premises? 2. What education and prevention programs are offered children in what grades--is it enough to make a difference? 3. Are teachers and other staff trained to spot signs of drug abuse and know how to respond? Are teachers and other staff aware of circumstances that place children at higher risk of substance abuse, such as learning disabilities, discipline problems, eating disorders, depression and anxiety, and frequent mobility from school to school? If so, does the school intervene early? 5. What does the school do if it suspects a child may be smoking, drinking or using drugs? Does the school tell the child's parents? 6. Does the school screen for substance use? If so, under what circumstances? 7. If a substance abuse problem is identified in a child, wha...

4th EAC Health and Scientific Conference for 27-29 March 2013 in Kigali. The main theme of the three-day Conference is: Regional Health Priorities and Opportuni- ties: Evidence for Action in the Changing Global Financial Situation. ”We and our members from all over the EAC think it is great that this conference takes place and that it is already the fourth time it is being held,” says Moses Waweru, Chair- man of the East African Alcohol Policy Alliance (EAAPA).”We need to come together and discuss obstacles to our development, and we need more research and evidence.” ”But we also need to make sure that these types of conferences manage to address a comprehensive approach to regional health priorities,” says Aimable Mwananawe, Chair- person of RADAPA. ”In that sense I hope that this conference is not a missed opportunity to address alcohol harm and its impact in the EAC.” The Conference has four sub-themes: Achieving the MDGs for Maternal and Child Health; Non-Communi...

Mr.Suneel Vatsyayan Nada India team member conducted a training sessions for Family counselors on over coming the barriers and care giver stress. Ms.Pallavi applied  Gold plated magnetic beads on counselors or  for well being.   The two days training workshop for family counselors and functionaries of NGOs was held at Guest house of Delhi University on 13th March 2013.The workshop was organised by department of social work Delhi University and funded by Central Social Welfare Board  . The participating family counselors were from Delhi, Utterachal,Himachal and Punjab. The problem alcoholism and role of counselors and acudetox counseling was discussed .

ILO launches global photo contest "WORK4YOUTH" The ILO Youth Employment Programme is organizing a photo contest to shed light on youth employment issues, the challenges young people face in the workplace as well as their power to overcome them. Zoom in for the top prize! The ILO Youth Employment Programme is launching a photo contest focusing on young people at work. The photo contest has been organized in partnership with the ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team and Country Office for Central and Eastern Europe in Budapest , and financed by The MasterCard Foundation . The objective of the contest is to highlight the challenges young people face in the workplace, as well as innovative ideas to address them. Photos submitted by participants should capture youth at work (in different places and under various conditions) in a creative and original manner. Photographers are invited to focus specifically on working conditions, gender barriers, disc...